Lead Software Engineer - MosaiQ

Company: Franklin Templeton Investments
Location: Stamford
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

We respect the privacy of candidates for employment. The Privacy Notices set forth how we will use the information we obtain when you apply for a position through this career site. If you do not consent to the terms of your country's respective Privacy Notice, please do not submit information to us.Lead Software Engineer - MosaiQAt Franklin Templeton, we're driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that's both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients' achievements.Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!This is a HYBRID position (three days in office) in our San Ramon, CA or Stamford, CT office.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship/transfer for this position.What is the MosaiQ Team responsible for?Franklin Templeton's MosaiQ platform delivers a suite of tailored services for finance professionals, boasting a unified Data Access Layer supported by flexible APIs. This infrastructure grants seamless access to diverse financial datasets, customizable to individual client needs, contracts, and SLAs. MosaiQ's versatile factor modeling framework facilitates advanced portfolio management workflows, drawing on both proprietary and client datasets. Additionally, MosaiQ offers a managed hosting environment for bespoke applications, ensuring peak performance, scalability, and production support. In essence, MosaiQ provides a dynamic data and computational ecosystem, empowering users to develop insightful reports and analytics with confidence in data availability and infrastructure reliability.What is the Lead Software Engineer responsible for?We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Front-end Developer with a strong background in React development for both web and native platforms. The ideal candidate will have excellent proficiency in React, JavaScript, experience with charting libraries for data visualization, and a deep understanding of web technologies including JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. The candidate should thrive in an agile environment and be passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions.What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Lead Software Engineer?

• Develop and maintain frontend applications using React for both web and native platforms.
• Implement state management using Redux to maintain application state and facilitate data flow.
• Integrate charting libraries such as Highcharts for visualizing complex data sets.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to implement pixel-perfect user interfaces.
• Write clean, well-structured code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize application performance and ensure responsiveness across different devices and browsers.
• Work in an agile environment, participating in sprint planning, daily standups, and sprint reviews.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with backend APIs.
• Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and mentor junior developers to promote growth and knowledge sharing.
• Stay up to date with the latest front-end development trends and technologies to continuously improve our products.What ideal qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree in Computer Science or related field HIGHLY PREFERRED.
  • 7+ years of experience in frontend development with a focus on React.
  • Strong understanding of web technologies including JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
  • Experience with charting libraries such as Highcharts or D3.js for data visualization.
  • Familiarity with mobile development using React Native is a plus.
  • Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in agile teams.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from concept to delivery.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.What technology skill sets are critical to the success of this role?
    • Proficiency with backend technologies such as Node.js, Java, or Python.
    • Familiarity with testing frameworks such as React Testing Library.
    • Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.
    • Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the developer community.Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards-monetary and non-monetary-designed to support the whole person and to recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. We expect the salary for this position to range between $155,000 and $185,000.Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there's a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.Highlights of our benefits include:
      • Three weeks paid time off the first year
      • Medical, dental and vision insurance
      • 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
      • Employee Stock Investment Program
      • Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
      • Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
      • Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
      • Onsite cafeteria**Only applicable at certain locationsFranklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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